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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-04-27
CHIEF CLERK MARI DYING.
The Veteran Postal EmplOye Failing-In
ONCE Fifty-Six Years.
We ShingtOn Special.

washington special.
Mr.. James Mari, the chief clerk OF the
First Assistant Fostmaster-G eneraPs Office,
who has been sick for some time, is now
rapidly failing, and his death Is expected
at any time. With the exception of Lind
say Muse, the colored door-keeper of the
Secretary of the Navy, Mr.. Mari has been
in the continuous service OF the Govern
ment for longer period than any one now
living. He was born in Charles County,
Mary land, about the 10th OF November,
1911, and lived there until he came to this
city, when he was about twenty years of
age. 1t was his intention to go
to Oregon, bat the Representative
from his district persuaded HIM not to go,
and obtained a clerksip for him in the
Postoffice Department, which he entered in
June, 1881, when Andrew Jackson was
President and William T. Barr Postmaster
General. He soon became the confidential
clerk of the First Assistant Postmaster
General, S. X. Hobie, of New York, and re-
manned in that position until Mr.. Hobie
retired from office in 1853. Mr.. Mari then
became a section clerk in the same Office,
and was in charge of the States of Penn
sylvania, Maryland and Delaware. He held
this position for number of years, and in
1869 was made chief clerk of the First
Assistants Office, and has filled that posi-
ton continuously ever since. On the oc-
casion of the fiftieth anniversary of
his service in the department, which oc-
Cured in 1881, he was presented by
the department officials with a silver
service. In the same year Congress con-
ferred on him an unusual recognition by
adding $500 TO his salary, with the condi-
ton, which has been retained in every APP
preparation bill since, that this extra
amount shall be paid as long as the pres
ent incumbent filled the Office OF Chief
Clerk. Mr.. Mari has served under twenty
six Postmaster Generals, has witnessed the
development of the mail service to its
present gigantic proportions, and has, per-
haps, a wider acquaintance throughout
the country than any other man, as nearly
every one having anything to do with
postoffices were obliged - see Mr.. Mari.
He is a man of genial nature, fond of out
door sports. and until late years has en-.
joyed vigorous health. He has wife and
Hua-childran
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-04-27
DIR. GALLAGHER'S CASE.
Efforts for the Release OF a Prominent
Physician Who Was a Dynamiter.

New York Special
When DR.. Gallagher, q rising young ply
stefan of the Seventeenth Ward, suddenly
disappeared from Brooklyn, he was missed
by many patients, and left behind prac-
tice which had already grown to lucrative
proportions. There had always been
good deal of mystery about him. The sur
prise which lis disappearance created had
not yet subsidized when intelligence OF an
astonishing character came from the British
Capital. The man who had been on the
high road to wealth aud distinction
in Brooklyn had fallen into the
hands OF the British police as one
of the participants in dynamite plot,
which, in its contamination, literally
shook London. Then the instincts and
habits of mind which had led Gallagher to
explore unknown chemical domains were
revealed, and they told as bearing against
him as the evidence which rendered his
conviction foregone conclusion. A Scot
land Yard detective visited the Seven
tenth Ward, taking back with him ma
terial which formed much of the provoca-
ton for the life sentence that Gallagher is
now serving in British prison.
DR.. Gallagher has not been forgotten by
his old friends in this city and its immediate
vicinity. They have gone quietly to work to
secure his release from PRISON through
pardon by the British Crown. This is the
English Jubilee year, when the queen is
expected to make an extensive jail delivery,
including some political prisoners, and
granting freedom 10 DR.. Gallagher is
one of the honors that American
citizens and probably United States
officials will beg her Majesty to grant.
1t is reported on excellent author
ity that quite recently President Cleveland
and Secretary Bsyard have written letters
to Prime Minister Salisbury requesting
consideration of the case. These letters
are backed up by petition praying for the
doctors release which bears several hun
bred names, many of them OF some promi-
nence. 1t is also stated that Governor
Hill has interested himself in the matter.
Congressman Perry Belmont, Of the First
District, sailed for Europe last Saturday.
The Congressman will use his per sonal in
huence in behalf of DR.. Gallagher g release.
He has promised to see the Queen in per-
son, and he will interest Baron Rothschild
in the case. 1t is stated that Minister
Phelps has been, or will be, instructed to
use his friendly offices in the culp rit's be-
half. On the whole, the prospect OF the
doctors once more enjoying the freedom
of Brooklyn would seem to be pretty good.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-04-27
AREPuBLICAN sKEPTIC,
Payson Not Sure That His Party VIII
Sweep the Country in 1888.

Washington Special
In an interview T1; to-day " Representative
doubt that Nh. Cleveland will be renomi-
mated if he lives than 1 have that am
talking with you. AS to what the final re-
suit will be, that depends upon .circum-
stances. The country is in a very prosper
Gus condition now. If this continues
through Mr.. Cleveland's term it will be
greatly in his favor. believe this country
is naturally Republican, and it is but log
ical to think that we will be restored
to power; but circumstances may COM
bine against US. The Democrats in Con-
gress have shown their utter inability to
conduct the sffairs OF the Government.
They have been incompetent to deal with
the important question of revenues, and
they have left their executive with an ac-
cumulating surplus that is draining the
people. The Secretary of the Treasury has
no means Of getting rid of this, unless he
buys bonds at a premium in the market,
and the people of this country will never
be content to permit that. If this state of
affairs continues it will insure a change of
party administration. If, however, the
surplus is let out of the treasury and the
prosperity of the country continues; if
business is active, and there is healthy
condition of affairs generally throughout
the country, Mr.. Clevelands chances for
reelection will be greatly increased. Some
thing depends upon whom we (the Repub
licans) nominate" he continued. 81 think
Nj. Blaine is weaker than his party. 1 do
not have any of that feeling about him
some Republicans have.
"If he were nominated l could support
him heartily. Yet L recognise that he
would lose many Republican votes, and
his chances of success, therefore, would
not be as good as those of some other man.
can not say whom we are likely to nomi-
nate"
do you think anything will be done
with the tariff this winter" the reporter
asked.
Il do not expect to see anything accom-
plished within the next fiscal year; but, if
there is an extra session of Congress, there
will have to be declaration of policy in
some form, and the business of the country
will get some idea of what to expect"
What do you think ought to be done"
Now, that is a question not to be
answered off-hand. l do not quite agree
with many of my colleagues in this matter.
/ am somewhat accused OF being little
out of line with my party. l will say this
much: / am in favor of taking the duty
off sugar and off lumber, and reducing it
considerably on wool. Under certain con-
ditions might take the tax of tobacco,
but would not agree to treat that article
nv itself -
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-04-27
The Ruling Passion.

It'd Bits.
A man was passing along a dark street
late at night, when he stumbled upon a
man lying on the sidewalk very nearly
dead. "In the name Of all that is good and
gracious, what has happened?" he cried.
Hush" responded the dying man, fee
bly,; mot so loud! I've been robbed and
stabbed. am dyingw
"Ill call the police and have you taken
home" said the stranger, kindly.
mo, no! Not for the world" protested
the other, making a vain effort to rise.
'Listenl and heed dying mans request.
He glanced fearfully around, and then
continued: Draw nearer would speak,
and my strength is fast falling" He sank
back exhausted, but in a moment rallied
again. "Drag me-" he said, "under yon
culyert, where l will be out of sight, and
then run-run fast to the Bugle Office, and
have them send reporter mp here. But
bark" and his tone was feebly menacing
''dont let the Howler people hear OF it
Drag me there Quick! l hear foot
steps"
"But who are your" asked the stranger
as he prepared to obey.
1.-THE editor of the Bugle, and-and We
-must-haye IA SCOOP"
And the editor was dead.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-04-27
sHoPLIFTERs IN PARIS.
Many of Them Pay Well for the Privilege
of frying Their Hands at Stealing.


Philadelphia Telegraph
The establishment in Paris Of the gigan-
tic bezaars known as the Bon Marche, the
Louvre, the Pygmalon, the Printemps
and the like, has given rise to new form
of crime in the shape of continual petty
thefts, often committed by persons whose
state of fortune and social position not
only elevate them above want, but above
suspicion. On the great opening days
especially, when every department
is crowded with customers and
every counter is loaded with tempting arti-
cles, the apparent ease and immunity with
which a theft can be effected, joined to the
attractiveness OF the goods, are sure to lure
numbers of women Tier these thefts are
rarely committed by men) into surrepti-
tiously appropriating various articles. The
average of these cases of theft is 100 day.
The criminal is never arrested IN the act;
that would create confusion and cause
scandal. A detective in plain clothes fol-
lows her to the door, and when she is about
to quit the shop requests her politely TO
step with him into back room. There she
is searched, and the stolen articles are
taken from her. If it is first offense, she
is dismissed with reprimand.
When detected in a second theft the Of
fender is conducted before the Administers
tive Council of the house her name and ad-
dress are demanded, and her abode is
SedrcDeQ through the meuluiu Vi poEuuiI
which she is required to give. Usually a
large quantity of merchandise, for whose
presence she is unable to account, is found
in her rooms. The unused articles are
taken away, and she is obliged to furnish
q written promise of payment to the
shop. She is besides compelled to pay a
fine, varying according TO her means and
her social position from 81 to $1,000
for the benefit OK the poor Of the quarter,
There are, in fact certain privileged
quarters in Paris where there are no
poor people, 50 amply are the needs
of the INDECENT provided for from this
source. Should the thief prove contu.
mscious, and refuse to give her name and
address, she is handed over to the police
and is prosecuted in ordinary fashion.
Among these shop thieves are numbered
ladies of the highest rank, the wives OF
foreign ambassadors, etc. Some OF these
women are undoubtedly the victims OF
kleptomania. One of them, an i'm
mensely rich old Countess, is 20 well known
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-04-27

that whenever she enters one OF the great
shops all the watchers" are on the alert.
They are sure to catch her sooner
or later in the act of helping herself to
some trifiing object, such as a pair OF
gloves box of writing paper, pocket
book, or a bow of ribbon. She is then
politely requested to go before the Admin
istrative Council, and for each offense is
fined 500, which she pays down at once
without protestatlon or without a muir
muir. Among the poorer thieves the most
frequent offenders are governesses out OF
work, and their thefts are almost invariably
of gloves. It is almost indispensable for
them to appear well gloved when they go
in search OF a situation. They can not
afford the expense. and so they yield to
temptation. The excuse of actual want is
very rare Very seldom are useful gar
ments stolen, even for children. Ribbons,
gloves, knicknacks, fans, ornaments, etc.,
are the objects that are usually taken.
At the approach of the holiday season
thieves fairly swarm in the large stores. In
a single one there were los arrested last
Christmas eve Not one OF the throng was
prosecuted. There was only one working
woman in the whole lot, and she had sto-
len q toy for her little child. Ia fact, the
women of the working class are generally
too busy to go shopping in this nefarious
manner. After the society women and
the governesses, the most constant Offend
ers are servants out of place-that Is to say,
outside Of the line of professional thieves.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-04-27
CLOTHES BY THE HOUR.
a New Industry Which Is Patroni
the Chappies.
philadelphia Times. ]

philadelphia Times.l
"Ah! Chap Is that one of Fwank's2"
said one of those beings that give strong
reason to believe IN the Darwinian theory
yesterday afternoon, on Chestnut street.
The object addressed was quite as nice an
SIP as the one that spoke, and the cause
of the remark was one of those coats IN
tended for the spring trade but cut short
in its growth by the continued cold
weather.
''Yahs, deah boy. Ye see, it's bloomin'
cold ter-day an l made date with fairy
to walk ter-day, an 1 had to do it, me
boy
"How hawd did he stwike We, chappie?"
Seventeen cents till O'Clock an cents
an howh aftah, but | must be back, ye
know, an the posey costs cents an howh,
an could only bowwah quawtah fwom
my little sistah." Then they parted. AT
o'clock "Chappie" was seen coming down
the street. He turned off Chestnut street
at Twelfth and went few doors, rang a
bell and entered a house. The stroller fol-
lowed it. In nicely furnished back room
was seated a well-dressed youth about
twenty-seven years of age. He turned out
to be "Fwank." All around the room were
hung garments of all shades and kinds, but
all were of the latest English cut" Here
"Chapp1e'' carefully took of the coat, after
removing the rose that nestled in the upper
buttonhole. The bill was % cents.
"What calm l do faw We, Chappie?" was
'Fwank's" salutation as soon as the wind
had opened the door and cleared the room.
"Well, this 'chappie' doesn't want any
thing, except to know a little bit about
this industry of yours. Where do you get
these clothes hanging around here, and is
your business flourishing successP
At first there was an apparent indisposi-
ton to answer. but ii didn't take long to
10 ho ind q
few startling facts were developed. The
details will not however, be told in the
silly lingo of the informer.
The establishment has been in existence
nearly two years and has been growing rap
idly ever since its organization. The pro-
prietor buys all kinds of fashionable cloth
ing from slender dudes whose fathers give
them plenty. When they get hard up they
go 10 "Fwank's," and there they receive a
very fair price for their clothing. The
cheap dude, that stands on Chestnut street
curbstones and meanders dolefully up and
down, wondering all day when some
thing is going to happen to make it
rich, so it can enjoy life like other
''chaps," or waiting for some heiress
to fall in love with its shape, is the one
that enriches "Fwank." This branch
of the "genus dudii7 seldom has more
than a dollar at one time, but it must
make an appearance. So it goes to
"Fwank," and there it can get one of those
| dickey "top" coats for 10 cents the first
hour and cents an hour after. Ga Satur-
days and Sundays the price is raised so
per cent. Dress suits are hired in the
evenings for 40 cents. 1t often makes
| them go broke for a week on these oc-
| casions. Trousers can be hired for from
| 5 to cents an hour. No security is re-
| quired. On Saturdays "Fwank' BUYS a
| Job lot stock of flowers and hires them out
in lots ranging from to cents an hour.
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fill the minor positions, and vacancies &C.
curing in the highest grades should be
filed by promotion of the best qualified.
The pay of the members OF the diplomatic
corps should be fixed at such a rate that
large private torture would not be necessary
to enable a representative to sustain the
honor of the United States abroad. Lib
eral allowances should be made for ex-
penses. Lastly, people who have been in
the corps for certain period should be al
lowed to retire at = fair proportion Of their
active salary. The army and navy officers
are retired with pay, and in my opinion
the diplomatic service is of as much i'm
portance to a country as the army and
navy, and should be allowed the same
privileges. II provisions of the character
1 have mentioned were made, there would
be but little just cause for criticising the
members of the corps, and the country's
foreign representatives would hold their
own enrOad.p
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-04-27
THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE.
Secretary Bayard Thinks 1t Very Inferior
TO That of Foreign Powers.
Washington Special


Secretary Bayardis experience as Secre-
tary of State has convinced him that the
diplomatic service of the u nited States will
never compare favorably with that of other
countries until some steps are taken to in
duce men of high attachments to Join the
corps by making the positions permanent.
The Secretary, in conversation on the sub
ject, said:
1.-THE administrations of this country, l
know, have been fairly successful in secur-
ing the services of men to represent US at
foreign courts. 1t must be admitted, how
ever, that men without previous experience
can not be expected to compare favorably
with the trained diplomats Of other coun-
tries. We are greatly hampered in max
ing our selections. In the first place, we
must so apportion diplomatic appointments
as to give every section a representation
abroad. Then, again, the men we most de-
sire are unable to accept foreign mission.
A man can not well leave business and
family to go abroad on losing errand. 1t
has come to this, that for the most part
our foreign representatives are merely
pleasure seekers. They are 80 situated that
q few years sojOurn abroad, with the
prestige of being the official representative
OF a great nation, is an object to them. The
men, of course, have done some good work,
but il is no advantage to government to
have as representatives men who regard
their stay IN foreign parts somewhat in tue
nature of vacation or relaxation from the
more arduous pursuits in which they are
educated at home. In my opinion there
should be q regular diplomatic corps.
Appointments to it should be OF
a permanent character. Young men
should be selected who are peculiarly
adapted to the profession OF diplomacy to
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-04-27
Consumption Oured.

An old physician. retired from practice,
having had placed In his hands by an East
India missionary the formula Of a simple
vegetable remedy for the speedy and perma-
nent cure Of Consumption, Bronchitis, Ca
tarrh, Asthma and all Throat and Lung
affections, also a positive and radical cure
for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Com.
plants, after having tested its wonderful
curative powers in thousands OF cases, has
felt it his duty to make 1t known to his.suf-
fering fellows. Actuated by this motive and
q desire to relieve human suffering. will
send free Of charge, to all who desire 1t, this
recipe in German, French or English, with
full directions for preparing and using
Sent by mail by addressing with stamp,
naming this paper, w. A. Eoyess l49
Powers Block. Rochester. n. Y,
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-04-27

DR.. Ray Palmer's son, Rev. Charles Ray
Palmer, thus explains the story that his
famous hymn, my Faith Looks Up to
Thee has two stanzas less than the original
draft handed to DR.. Lowell Mason. The
truth about that is that his father trans
lated from the German two stanZas de-
scribing suppliant before the cross, and
then added two more as the suppliants
utterance, and these were the first two OF
the hymn as it now appears. The trans
lated verses were never used.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-04-27
Seeing a Ghost.

youths Companion
Mr.. Ballou tells funny story of Father
Taylor, who was for so many years the
popular preacher to the seamen of Boston
1t is entirely characteristic of the good ole
mans kindness of heart.
He was once lured to try his hand at the
rod, and soon brought up a very little fish
that had been tempted by his bait.
He took the small creature carefully
from the hook, gazed at it q moment, and
then cast it back into the water, with the
advice:
MY little friend, go and tell your
mother that you have seen a ghost"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-04-27
Damaged by Frost.

Special to the Sentinel.
PARIS, H., April 20.-This county was
visited by heavy snow storm yesterday
and last night. All Of the fruit trees and
small fruits were in blossom. The cold
north winds froze everything solid, and it
is feared that all of the early fruits and veg
etables are killed.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-04-27
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